Fence-post.



No. 807,469. PATENTED DEC. 19, 1905.

A; E. JBSTER. v FENCE POST. J

APPLICATION FILED APR.3. 1905.

PAENT FFIfilE.

AARON E. JESTER, OF WENTWORTH, MISSOURI, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO ALFRED M. HILTON, OF WENTWORTH, MISSOURI.

FENCE-POST.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 19, 1905.

Application filed April 3, 1905. Serial No. 253,480.

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, AARON E. JEsTER, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at WVentworth, in the county of N ew ton and State of Missouri, have invented new and useful Improvements in Fence-Posts, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in fence-posts, the object of the invention being to provide a cement or other similar post having a renewable supporting strip or beam embedded or suitably mounted therein and adapted to form a support for the panels or line-wires of the fence, the construction be ing such that the strip may be readily removed when decayed or injured and a new strip conveniently substituted therefor.

The preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure l is a perspective view of a post embodying my invention, and Fig. 2 is a central vertical section of the same.

Referring now more particularly to the drawings, the numeral 1 represents a postbody formed of concrete, sand, and cement, or other like fireproof material. Embedded in the front of the post is a vertical supporting strip or beam 2, to which the line-wires 3 or longitudinal panels 4 of the fence structure may be attached. As shown, the socket 5 in the post which forms the receptacle or housing for the strip 2 is provided with an undercut upper extremity 6 and an outwardly and downwardly inclined or beveled lower extremity 7, the rear and side walls of said socket being preferably straight throughout their length to conform to the shape or contour of the corresponding surfaces of the strip. The strip 2 has its upper-end formed with an outer beveled face 8 to fit into and engage the wall of the undercut portion 6 and its lower end formed with an inner beveled face 9 to engage the lower or beveled inclined wall 7.

To the rear side of the strip 2 are attached, by screws or other fastenings 2, cross strips or pieces 10, which fit within transverse recesses 11, formed in the rear socket-wall and opening into the socket. These strips support the strip 2 and hold the same against downward movement, thereby maintaining the end 8 of the strip in engagement with the undercut portion 6 and preventing casual disconnection of said strip 2 under strain.

In practice the strip 2 is preferably made of wood and by the construction described is removably mounted in the socket 5, so that it may be readily detached when injured or decayed and a new strip conveniently substituted therefor. The outer face of the suporting-strip 2 preferably lies flush with the front face of the post, so as to protect it as far as possible from the action of the elements.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, the construction and mode of operation of my invention will be readily understood, and it will be seen that it provides a post which is simple, strong, and durable and in which the supporting-strip for the fence panels or wires may be readily removed when occasion requires and a new strip applied in its place.

Changes in the form, proportions, and minor details of construction may be made within the scope of the invention without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages thereof.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim is- A post formed of plastic material and provided with a vertical socket in the face portion thereof, and transverse recesses communicating with said socket, the latter having an undercut upper wall and an outwardlybeveled lower wall, a wooden supportingstrip removably fitted in said socket and having reversely-beveled ends engaging the said undercut and beveled ends of the socket, and cross-strips seated in the recesses and to which said supporting-strip is secured,whereby the supporting-strip is held from downward and outward movement, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I afliX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

AARON E. JESTER. Witnesses:

JOHN B. HEIDLAGE, JOHN F. WILEY. 

